Shh! Anti-agers no one but you need know about: I’ve aged years in lockdown thanks to grey hair
- An anonymous reader asked for advice on reducing the appearance of greys
- Inge van Lotringen suggests trying L’Oreal Paris Elvive 8 Second Wonder Water
- She also recommends a free video consultation with colourist Josh Wood’s team
Q I haven’t had my roots topped up (I deal with my greys by getting blonde highlights put in), nor had my usual conditioning treatment since October. I know we’re so close to salons opening, but I’m already planning to go on more walks with friends now that lockdown rules have eased, and it does affect my self-esteem. Can I do any of it at home without inviting disaster?
A Salon-standard deep- conditioning treatments can be snapped up for as little as £9.99: L’Oreal Paris Elvive 8 Second Wonder Water is causing a stir for its glossy results. It uses ‘lamellar’ technology that latches on to damaged areas. Using it twice weekly will make your hair look super-soft and healthy.
An anonymous reader asked Inge van Lotringen for advice on reducing the appearance of their greys before salons open across the UK (file image)
As for highlights, only attempt these with a maximum of professional hand-holding. E-salon.co.uk provides made-to-order custom hair colour (based on an elaborate online consultation) for £25, as well as highlighting kits, £32.
At joshwoodcolour.com, the celebrity colourist’s team offer free video consultations to help you nail techniques and select the correct shade from the Josh Wood at-home colourants collection, from £19. For a temporary fix, Mane Hair Thickening Spray and Root Concealers, £18 at maneuk.com (it’s what the pros use at fashion shows), blend away roots really well and won’t come off until your next shampoo.
Inge van Lotringen (pictured) suggests trying L’Oreal Paris Elvive 8 Second Wonder Water to make hair look super-soft and healthy
Email your questions to Ingeborg van Lotringen, author of Great Skin, at [email protected]